{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-vs-vgo-tel-new-26/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:43:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo vs VGO Tel New 26",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo and the VGO Tel New 26 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo leads on performance. The VGO Tel New 26 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,500 against PKR 36,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_09_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T06:15:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 78.2,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits",
                    "Protection": "No official protection specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 HIOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "VGO Tel New 26",
            "slug": "vgo-tel-new-26",
            "brand": "VGO Tel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vgo-tel/vgo-tel-new-26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-12_18_39-PM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27500,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T07:20:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024\" (announced)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.5 × 8.65 mm"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "HD+ Punch-Hole Display, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz & 6×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB\"",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "(microSD mention: up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18 W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 57,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 44.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 74,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 82
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 74.5,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 87,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 31.3,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo": 78.2,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 100
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "VGO Tel New 26 costs PKR 9,499 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "VGO Tel New 26 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "VGO Tel New 26 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo and VGO Tel New 26 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo and VGO Tel New 26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and VGO Tel New 26 at PKR 27,500. That makes VGO Tel New 26 cheaper by PKR 9,499. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on VGO Tel New 26, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and VGO Tel New 26 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while VGO Tel New 26 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}